Top Amsterdam Rail Tours

Go beyond Amsterdam's city limits and spend some time relaxing in the countryside on this day trip to the traditional villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and their windmills. Skip the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transportation with included round-trip transportation from the city center. Sit back and relax as you're driven through the surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy an itinerary that offers an alternative perspective on Dutch culture.

Experience three icons of the Dutch countryside—windmills, cheese, and wooden clogs—on a day trip from Amsterdam that saves you the stress of arranging logistics. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans and Volendam to view working windmills at an open-air museum, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, step inside a clog factory, and enter a windmill. Learn more about Dutch culture than you would exploring alone.

Explore Amsterdam on this half-day private tour, led by a local, that can be tailored to your chosen topics and hobbies. Whether you choose to visit historic highlights like Dam Square or the Rijksmuseum or prefer to discover insider secrets in parts of the city that tourists don’t normally visit, your guide will personalize the itinerary to fit you, your schedule, and your interests.

Experience the charm of the Netherlands on this half-day private guided sightseeing tour of Zaanse Schans. Start at Amsterdam Centraal Station and take a train to the fairy-tale windmill village, just 15 minutes away. Stroll through the landscape featuring polders, old wooden houses, movable bridges, and more. Admire wild swans and white lambs in their natural habitat.

Explore Amsterdam's cosmic side on this self-guided tour, combining public transport and walking. Over 150 minutes, you'll travel by tram, bus, and on foot to discover key sites in the city's space industry, arts, and history. Starting at De Gooyer Windmill, you'll visit landmarks like the Maritime Museum and ARTIS Zoo, learning fascinating space-related facts along the way. Enjoy space-inspired art at the Stedelijk Museum and end at Rembrandtplein, where a golden astronaut sculpture pays tribute to space tourism. This hybrid tour offers a unique look at Amsterdam’s space ecosystem, blending science, art, and discovery, while you move seamlessly through the city. Public transport tickets and museum entry fees are not included.

Make the most of your layover in Amsterdam with a customized 5-hour tour designed to fit your interests. Enjoy a seamless pick-up from the airport and embark on a personalized itinerary that showcases the city’s highlights. Whether you want to explore iconic canals, visit local attractions, or discover hidden gems, this tour ensures you experience the essence of Amsterdam in a short time frame. - Tailored 5-hour tour during your layover in Amsterdam - Convenient airport pick-up for a hassle-free experience - Personalized itinerary based on your interests and preferences - Discover iconic sights and local culture in a short time frame When booking, you can choose the standard tour (airport pick-up and fast-speed train transportation, 20-minute ride) or upgrade to a private car pick-up and drop-off.

Leave Amsterdam behind for the day and discover the city of Leiden on this private tour, which includes train transfers, entrance tickets, and a light lunch. Meet your guide at Central Station and learn about Dutch history, culture, and architecture on the way to Leiden. Stroll through the city, visit its highlights including Pieterskerk and the Hortus Botanicus garden, and discover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed.

Escape the bustling city and discover the car-free village of Giethoorn on a day trip from Amsterdam. Gain insight into the wetland from your guide as you drive past polders and dams, then board a cruise vessel to admire Giethoorn’s farmhouses, canals, and bridges from a traditional perspective. Enjoy hassle-free transfer to the outlying location with round-trip transport from central Amsterdam.

This is not a group tour with headsets and a strict schedule. This is your chance to explore Amsterdam like you're meeting up with a local friend who just happens to know all the best bites, stories, and shortcuts. We created this private layover experience because so many travelers pass through Schiphol without ever getting a real taste of the city. With us, you step off the plane and go straight into a curated adventure — full of Dutch flavors, local history, cheeky stories, and zero tourist traps. Whether it’s your first time in Amsterdam or your tenth, we tailor the tour to your interests, pace, and dietary needs. You’ll taste 10+ local specialties, walk along UNESCO-listed canals, and still make it back to the airport with time to spare — full, happy, and a little more Dutch than when you arrived. “Super smooth, delicious, and back at the airport with time to spare. Zero stress. Felt like hanging out with a local friend — Who drops you off at airport on time.”

Ditch the Amsterdam crowds and discover Zaanse Schans with the help of a guide to tell you more about Dutch history and culture than you’d ever learn from any old guidebook. This tour is private, meaning you have your guide’s full and undivided attention throughout—feel very free to pick their brain as you visit a cheese factory, a windmill, and more.

Gain intimate insight into the Netherlands’ artistic heritage on this private tour from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized itinerary and choose from a vast range of museums, galleries, and attractions across the region, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or the Keukenhof tulip gardens.

Get an intimate glimpse of the Netherlands' cycle-loving capital on this short bike tour. Stay clear of the crowds as you cruise through areas such as Jordaan and Vondelpark, and benefit from your small-group guide's personalized attention and insights as you pass by landmarks including the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum. Cycle hire comes covered in the price and you can upgrade to include a 1-hour canal cruise.

Discover the Hidden courtyards, windmills and Dutch secrets with a local expert, completely tailored to your interests. Ideal for couples, families and small groups upto 8. These private guided day tours in the Netherlands blend Dutch culture, history, and nature into a relaxed, immersive experience. You are in best hands during this custom Holland day trip. What some of the travelers said before you on this trip- "Our guide was Mr. PJ… genuinely concerned… a fun loving way......". Enjoy hidden gems, cultural stories, and local cuisine while traveling sustainably & stress-free—perfect for those seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection on a private guided day tour of Netherlands. - Tailored tours focused on culture, nature, or culinary experiences - Multilingual guide fluent in English, Dutch, and Spanish - Private and relaxed atmosphere for small travel parties - Highly rated by travelers for exceptional service and attention to detail during custom Holland day trip

Zaanse Schans is known for its historic buildings and working windmills, but getting an inside perspective of the traditional region can be difficult alone or on large group tours. Explore Zaanse Schans with a private local host on a tour from Amsterdam that can be customized according to your preferences. Visit a clog workshop, traditional dairy, and chocolate factory, and admire the working windmills that have become symbolic of the Netherlands.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to see the springtime blooms of Holland on this tulip-forward day trip from Amsterdam. Start at the Tulip Experience, where you learn the story behind the Dutch symbol. Then, tour Keukenhof Gardens during peak bloom, where you see millions of tulips, narcissi, and hyacinths. You can also upgrade to include an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket, tailoring the tour to suit you.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

Maximize your layover at Schiphol Airport with our private guided tour! Tailored to suit your interests, our tour ensures you get the most out of your time. Our friendly guide will collaborate with you beforehand to create a perfect itinerary based on the length of your layover. Our tours are available from 08:00 to 22:00, with the exact start time arranged to fit your schedule. Discover the city either on foot or via public transportation, fully immersing yourself in the local culture. We emphasize creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. There’s plenty of opportunity for engaging conversations, asking questions, sharing laughter, and having fun. Your satisfaction is our main goal, and we’re sure that after our tour, you’ll have a deeper connection and affection for this wonderful city.

Go beyond Amsterdam and take a break from the city on a private day trip to Haarlem by fast train. Explore the medieval town on a personalized tour with your guide, who adjusts the itinerary to your tastes. Discover parts of Haarlem you’d miss on your own and visit attractions such as centuries-old windmills, Frans Hals Museum, and more.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture on this full-day tour through the countryside with round-trip transport from Amsterdam. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, including a traditional clog shop, artisan cheese factory, rural windmills, and the village of Giethoorn. Don’t forget your camera: The day also features a boat ride through Giethoorn’s waterways with rare views of the area.

Bruges - vibrant UNESCO heritage city with typical Flemish stunning architecture, colorful houses picturesque streets, tasty food and unique Christmas market. Belfry o Bruges, thousand kinds of local beers, traditional handmade laces, well known giant draft horses, relic and iconic piece of canvas with residues of Christs blood. Explore "kingdom of chocolate" city from it's romantic canal-side strolls. Ghent - forever young medieval Brabant "students" city at confluence Scheldt and Leie rivers, traditional festivals site, "jelly noses" local sweets delicacy. Restaurants and cafe's heaven (more than 1200 ! ). Marvel Ghent Altarpiece the most stolen masterpiece in European art history, discover terrify historical fact about Ghent residents nickname 'noose carriers'.

Escape Amsterdam and discover the windmills, flavors, and traditions of Zaanse Schans with your guide. Meet outside Amsterdam Central Station, take a short train ride, and walk towards a village of wooden houses, green fields, and iconic windmills. Explore its history and learn how wind power helped shape Dutch industry. Step inside a working windmill to discover its traditional machinery, visit a cheese farm for a tasting, and watch craftspeople transform wood into Dutch clogs during a live demonstration. Enjoy local cheese, biscuit, and chocolate tastings, all included in your experience. Along the way, your guide will share stories and anecdotes that bring the village to life, with time to admire the scenery and take photos. After the guided tour, return to Amsterdam with your guide or stay longer to explore independently. PLEASE NOTE: TRAIN TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. EACH TRAVELER NEEDS THEIR OWN CONTACTLESS PAYMENT CARD TO CHECK IN/OUT OR A VALID TRAIN TICKET (€ 4,20 EACH WAY).

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam and experience the quintessential Dutch charm of Gouda on a private tour. Enjoy a scenic drive by car and indulge in a delightful cheese tasting experience at the world-famous Gouda Cheese Market. Explore the picturesque town's historic center, featuring the iconic St. Nicholas Church and the Gouda Cheese Market. Sample a variety of artisanal Gouda cheeses and learn about the cheese-making process. Explore Gouda during leisure time which is a typical Dutch city with lots of old buildings and pretty canals. The city is famous for its cheese and you will to see how it is made and buy different varieties of Gouda cheese, Gouda is also know for its stroopwafels (syrup waffles) which you will try, you will get to see other popular things from Gouda like candles and its clay pipes.

Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most-visited cities, but it can be hard to know where to go on your own. Instead, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore on this private day trip from Amsterdam by train. Upon arrival, set off with your private guide to explore highlights including the Cube Houses, the Town Hall, Rotterdam Market, the Old Harbor, and whatever else interests you.